FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.